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Key facts

  • Matthew B. Crawford has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of September 9, 2022.
  • Matthew B. Crawford has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of September 9, 2022.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of September 9, 2022.
  • The 2 books Matthew B. Crawford has mentioned in the most episodes, as of September 9, 2022: Dependent Rational Animals and Bowling Alone.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Matthew B. Crawford aired on September 9, 2022.

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Guest on The Daily Stoic · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Matthew B. Crawford appeared on The Daily Stoic podcast, where he shared practical philosophy insights and discussed his perspectives on modern work, community, and human nature. During the conversation, Crawford mentioned specific books that examine the inherent vulnerabilities of human beings and the breakdown of modern community structures. He recommended the book Dependent Rational Animals by Alasdair C. MacIntyre, utilizing the text to highlight and emphasize human dependence. In addition to that recommendation, Crawford brought up Robert D. Putnam's famous book Bowling Alone. He referenced Putnam's work to discuss the observable atrophy of voluntary associations and the growing issue of community isolation in contemporary society. Through these discussions, Crawford connected sociological and philosophical literature to everyday life, practical philosophy, and the importance of rebuilding meaningful human connections and shared spaces.

Books Matthew B. Crawford recommended or discussed

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  1. Dependent Rational Animals

    Alasdair C. MacIntyre · Recommended · 1 episode

    Dependent Rational Animals: Why Human Beings Need the Rights is a philosophical work by Alasdair C. MacIntyre that examines human vulnerability, the necessity of community, and the ways in which rationality is dependent upon our physical and social nature.

    Recommended
    “there was a very good book called dependent rational Animals by Aleister McIntyre”
    The Daily Stoic Matthew B. Crawford on Practical Philosophy and Shop Class as Soulcraf… 2022-09-09 Listen at 52:04
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Bowling Alone

    Robert D. Putnam · Discussed · 1 episode

    Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam is a seminal sociological study that examines the dramatic decline of social capital, community organizations, and civic engagement in American society over the latter half of the twentieth century.

    Discussed
    “you know there's this famous book you probably heard about bowling alone that documented the sort of atrophy of voluntary associations”
    The Daily Stoic Matthew B. Crawford on Practical Philosophy and Shop Class as Soulcraf… 2022-09-09 Listen at 59:18
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Matthew B. Crawford on Practical Philosophy and Shop Class as SoulcraftThe Daily Stoic2022-09-092
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Why We Drive
“so my my most recent book is titled why we drive and it you know it like the first two books it's it's about individual agency”
The Daily Stoic Matthew B. Crawford on Practical Philosophy and Shop Class as Soulcraf… 2022-09-09 Listen at 26:05